Designer of Distinction, Emerging Talent, Industry Partner Star &

Tom Gunkelman Legacy Awards

Help us continue the tradition of honoring members of our Minnesota Chapter by nominating yourself or a fellow ASID member for the 2025 Designer of Distinction, Emerging Talent, Chapter Industry Partner Star or Tom Gunkelman Legacy Awards.  The deadline to nominate is Friday February 7, 2025. 

In the form field below, please specity the award first, followed by the full name of your nominee.    

Designer of Distinction

1. Nominee must be an ASID member in good standing.
2. Nominee must demonstrate an outstanding body of work through a combination of, but not limited to the following:

• ASID Design Awards
• Published Design Work
• Awards Outside of ASID

3. Nominee must demonstrate leadership within the Design Community.  These contributions may be a combination of but not limited to:

• Long-term ASID committee support
• Mentor to fellow colleagues and students
• Active involvement in local board and events that represent or support the design community
• Professional business practice that exemplifies the standards of ASID

Emerging Talent

1. Nominee must be an ASID member in good standing.
2. Nominee must be new to the field of interior design within ten (10) years of graduation from an interior design program.
3. Nominee must demonstrate support for ASID through committee involvement/event participation.
4. Nominee must demonstrate creativity in projects to date.
5. Nominee must demonstrate a professional business practice that exemplifies the standards of ASID.

Industry Partner Star

1. Nominee must be an ASID member in good standing.
2. Nominee must demonstrate exemplary customer service and an outstanding commitment to our industry.
3. Nominee must demonstrate leadership within the Design Community.  These contributions may be a combination of, but not limited to:

• Long-time ASID committee support
• Education to fellow colleagues and students
• Professional business practice that exemplifies the standards of ASID

Tom Gunkelman Legacy Award for Mentorship

Mentoring is a developmental partnership through which one person shares knowledge, skills, information, and perspective to foster the personal and professional growth of someone else.  The power of mentoring is that it creates a one-of-a-kind opportunity for collaboration, goal achievement and problem solving.  Do you know someone who facilitates personal and professional growth of sharing knowledge and insights?

Someone who is a:

Teacher- Shares knowledge and experience

Problem Solver- Refers to resources and offers options

Motivator- Someone who offers advice, encouragement, and support.

Coach- Helps you overcome performance difficulties through positive and constructive feedback.

Guide- Helps you establish professional and personal goals.  

Criteria for Mentorship Award Recipient:

1. Nominee must be an ASID member in good standing.  This award is open to all members:  Practitioners, IP members, and Educators.
2. Nominee must demonstrate a pattern of mentorship over one's career.
3. Nominee must demonstrate leadership within the Design Community. These contributions may be combination of but not limited to:

• Long-term ASID MN committee involvement
• Education to fellow colleagues and students
• Professional business practice that exemplifies the standard of ASID MN